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SA ends mandatory OJD testing

SA ends mandatory OJD testing

Mandatory testing for ovine johnes disease in sheep will no longer occur in South Australian abattoirs, after Thomas Foods International elected to move to a voluntary surveillance system.

Taking Stock – April 26

Taking Stock – April 26

ELIZABETH ANDERSON and PAULA THOMPSON talk through this week's news.

Massive SA seats likely to expand

Massive SA seats likely to expand

With SA losing a federal seat at the next election, the electorates of Grey and Barker – which already combine to make up 98.5 per cent of the state’s area – are set to grow even larger.

Major prescribed burn at Mylor

Major prescribed burn at Mylor

A prescribed burn is planned at Mylor Conservation Park adjacent to Whitehead Road for Thursday, April 26, weather conditions permitting.

Taking Stock – April 26

Taking Stock – April 26

ELIZABETH ANDERSON and PAULA THOMPSON talk through this week's news.

Tough season leads wool forecast down

Tough season leads wool forecast down

DRY conditions across much of Australia have lead the national wool production forecast down from the previous outlook released in December.

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Younger Merino breeding ewes were in demand and attracted plenty of attention from competitive buyers at the Jamestown store sale on Thursday last week and helped pushed the sale’s top price to $200.

SA Merino breeders visit Uruguay studs

SA Merino breeders visit Uruguay studs

The 10th World Merino Conference has wrapped up.

Consultation for national weed plan begins

Consultation for national weed plan begins

The first phase of the development of a national investment plan for weeds research and development has begun, after a consultation paper seeking feedback was released this week.

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Younger Merino breeding ewes were in demand and attracted plenty of attention from competitive buyers at the Jamestown store sale on Thursday last week and helped pushed the sale’s top price to $200.

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

CATTLE prices at Strathalbyn remained on-par with rates across the state on Friday.

Major prescribed burn at Mylor

Major prescribed burn at Mylor

A prescribed burn is planned at Mylor Conservation Park adjacent to Whitehead Road for Thursday, April 26, weather conditions permitting.

SA Merino breeders visit Uruguay studs

SA Merino breeders visit Uruguay studs

The 10th World Merino Conference has wrapped up.

Massive SA seats likely to expand

Massive SA seats likely to expand

With SA losing a federal seat at the next election, the electorates of Grey and Barker – which already combine to make up 98.5 per cent of the state’s area – are set to grow even larger.

Consultation for national weed plan begins

Consultation for national weed plan begins

The first phase of the development of a national investment plan for weeds research and development has begun, after a consultation paper seeking feedback was released this week.

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

Positive result at Strathalbyn despite dry season conditions | Photos

CATTLE prices at Strathalbyn remained on-par with rates across the state on Friday.

Emily claims expo’s top prize

Emily claims expo’s top prize

A PASSION for the sheep industry shone through for third-year university student Emily Webb Ware, who was selected as the highest achiever in the senior class for the SA Sheep Expo.

Emily claims expo’s top prize

Mozzarella cheese line goes on display | PHOTOS

Market Chat – April 23

Mutton trends upwards but lambs tougher

Cropping

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Grains industry news in brief

Grains industry news in brief

Concerns over field pea disease, Brazilian soybean plantings up and an award for a weed researcher.

Croppers make use of dry prior to break

Croppers make use of dry prior to break

It may still be dry but that does not mean the nation's croppers are sitting on their hands - paddocks are a hive of activity at present.

Consultation for national weed plan begins

Consultation for national weed plan begins

The first phase of the development of a national investment plan for weeds research and development has begun, after a consultation paper seeking feedback was released this week.

Steady yields as cotton harvest winds on

Steady yields as cotton harvest winds on

It's been a solid year in terms of cotton production, but it is the pricing which has really got the cotton industry excited.

Sheep

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SA ends mandatory OJD testing

SA ends mandatory OJD testing

Mandatory testing for ovine johnes disease in sheep will no longer occur in South Australian abattoirs, after Thomas Foods International elected to move to a voluntary surveillance system.

Tough season leads wool forecast down

Tough season leads wool forecast down

DRY conditions across much of Australia have lead the national wool production forecast down from the previous outlook released in December.

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Quality ewes remain in demand at Jamestown

Younger Merino breeding ewes were in demand and attracted plenty of attention from competitive buyers at the Jamestown store sale on Thursday last week and helped pushed the sale’s top price to $200.

Emily claims expo’s top prize

Emily claims expo’s top prize

A PASSION for the sheep industry shone through for third-year university student Emily Webb Ware, who was selected as the highest achiever in the senior class for the SA Sheep Expo.

Act early to reduce paddock feed gaps

Act early to reduce paddock feed gaps

While returns for sheep are good, there are increasing costs particularly associated with the poor 2017 season in some areas, and the extra need for supplementary feed.

Consultation for national weed plan begins

Consultation for national weed plan begins

The first phase of the development of a national investment plan for weeds research and development has begun, after a consultation paper seeking feedback was released this week.

Stable goat prices welcomed after correction

Stable goat prices welcomed after correction

The goat industry has welcomed a stable price, with goats selling to $5.20 a kilogram carcaseweight for the past few months.

Beef

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Breedplan gets a makeover

Breedplan gets a makeover

New software licence signals overhaul for Breedplan.

A focus on capacity and constitution

A focus on capacity and constitution

The 2017 Hereford National Wodonga Show will be judged by New Zealand stud producer Brent Fisher.

Beef’s record stud show

Beef’s record stud show

Beef 2018 organisers are thrilled with record stud beef numbers nominated. A total of 1676 head will be paraded and represent 32 beef breeds.

Why probiotics provide a path forward

Why probiotics provide a path forward

There is considerable pressure to reduce the use of all antibiotics across the livestock industries.

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Broadacre advantage with precision farming

Broadacre advantage with precision farming

Sponsored: Precision farming technology is allowing farmers to use innovative practices that will sustain their operation for generations to come.

Ten ways to make your life on-the-farm easier and safer this autumn

Ten ways to make your life on-the-farm easier and safer this autumn

Advertiser: A market leader in all things liquid, Rapid Spray consistently delivers products to improve the lives of farmers.

Specialist financiers – the key to future farming

Specialist financiers – the key to future farming

Advertiser: The Agfarm Accelerate facility is a line of credit secured against future crop production, which farmers can use to purchase all their cropping inputs.

Check your mobile’s value | Advertiser

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Now is the perfect time to check you're getting the best mobile phone deal.

Dairy

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Mozzarella cheese line goes on display | PHOTOS

Mozzarella cheese line goes on display | PHOTOS

BESTONS Global Foods marked a milestone in its mozzarella line by inviting some of its suppliers along to the inaugural Farmers’ Appreciation day at Jervois.

FIRB clears way for MG sale

FIRB clears way for MG sale

The FIRB has cleared the final hurdle to MG's sale to Saputo

Changing of guard at MG

Changing of guard at MG

Murray Goulburn executives are moving on, after the sale of the co-operative to Saputo.

Dairy Australia in search for new MD

Dairy Australia in search for new MD

Dairy Australia has launched an international recruitment process after managing director Ian Halliday announced he would not seek to renew his contract.

FIRB MG decision delay

FIRB MG decision delay

FIRB has delayed announcing its decision on the sale of Murray Goulburn to Saputo.

Agribusiness

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Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

Big profit lift to $6.8m for Namoi

A 23 per cent bigger national cotton crop last season boosted Namoi Cotton cash flow and profits

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

If your farm uses a company structure and franking credits to mitigate financial risks, things may have to change.

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

Yumbah makes waves with pricey seafood delicacy

About 80 per cent of Yumbah Aquaculture’s $50 a kilogram abalone sales go to Asian and North American buyers, who want more

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's been happening and who's making news around the traps in agribusiness

Video

Taking Stock – April 26

Taking Stock – April 26

ELIZABETH ANDERSON and PAULA THOMPSON talk through this week's news.

Market Chat – April 23

Market Chat – April 23

PAULA Thompson talks through this week's market trends.

Taking Stock – April 19

Taking Stock – April 19

ELIZABETH ANDERSON and ALI KUCHEL talk through this week's news.

Multimedia

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Taking Stock – April 26

Taking Stock – April 26

ELIZABETH ANDERSON and PAULA THOMPSON talk through this week's news.

Mozzarella cheese line goes on display | PHOTOS

Mozzarella cheese line goes on display | PHOTOS

BESTONS Global Foods marked a milestone in its mozzarella line by inviting some of its suppliers along to the inaugural Farmers’ Appreciation day at Jervois.

Market Chat – April 23

Market Chat – April 23

PAULA Thompson talks through this week's market trends.

Entrants learn at SA Sheep Expo | Photos

Entrants learn at SA Sheep Expo | Photos

NUMBERS jumped for this year’s SA Sheep Expo – the third year it has been held.

Flashback Friday – November 2007 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday – November 2007 | PHOTOS

THIS week Stock Journal takes you back a decade to November, 2007.

Opinion

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Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

Franking credit changes require farmers to think ahead

If your farm uses a company structure and franking credits to mitigate financial risks, things may have to change.

BMP adds value to beef businesses

BMP adds value to beef businesses

Sustainable beef production adds value to the wider industry

Why another review won’t reduce red tape

Why another review won’t reduce red tape

The Institute of Public Affairs' Daniel Wild explains why another review won't reduce the red tape strangling farmers.

Property

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Renowned property with big production

Renowned property with big production

Burnbrae is a very productive, well positioned property which can grow almost anything.

Opportunity to acquire add-on holdings

Opportunity to acquire add-on holdings

Flinders property moves to parklands

Flinders property moves to parklands

A property on the western slopes of the Southern Flinders Ranges will be included in the national parks system after being bought by the state government.

An easy working mixed farming block

An easy working mixed farming block

Machinery

Built for work, not play

Built for work, not play

In the Kubota RTV range, safety comes first

Agco bring their A game to the global series

Agco bring their A game to the global series

New Valtra fourth generation A series

Hilux dip their toes in luxury

Hilux dip their toes in luxury

Toyota launch Halo Hilux Rugged and Rogue models

Click clack off the front and back

Click clack off the front and back

Kubota launch BX80 sub-compact tractor range

Deere header wins award

Deere header wins award

John Deere S700 wins award

All precision with no frills

All precision with no frills

Amazone launch rigid ED precision air seeder

Under lock, key and GPS

Under lock, key and GPS

Using GPS and fleet management to protect machinery

Stock feed on speed

Stock feed on speed

Kuhn launch Profile 24.2DL double auger silage mixer wagon